This domestic sheep skull model is made of real bones and allows detailed examination of the anatomy of Ovis aries. This real sheep skull model is a perfect educational aid for veterinary students and would be ideal to practise comparative anatomy studies. Typical for a ruminant is the absence of the upper incisor and canine teeth and their replacement with a palatal plate.
A female or male sheep skull is available, please specify which option your require.
Our real animal skeleton range by 3B Scientific is prepared by professional taxidermists in Europe, ensuring the models are mounted to the highest quality and that every bone from the animal is displayed. No animals have been bred or killed solely for the purpose of making these specimens, and these models are certified to pose no risk of infection due to infectious zoonotic pathogens.
Domestic Sheep (Ovis aries)
Taxonomy:
Class: Mammals
Order: Even-toed ungulates
Family: Bovids
Diet: Herbivore
Size: Approx. 100 - 190 cm
Weight: Approx. 50 - 100 kg
Age: 10 - 18 years
Skeleton: Approx. 215 individual bones
Dentition formula:
Number: 32
Incisors (I): 0/3
Canines (C): 0/1
Premolars (P): 3/3
Molars (M): 3/3